Sushie
- This article is about theCheep Cheep character fromPaper Mario. For the shark-like enemy found in various games, seeSushi.
| Sushie | |
|---|---|
 Artwork fromPaper Mario | |
| Species | Cheep Cheep |
| First appearance | Paper Mario (2000) |
| Latest appearance | Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch) (photograph cameo) (2024) |
- “Uh-huh... Oh... Oh! You're going tothe volcano because you want to savethe princess from somebad guys? What...a touching story! Romantic stories like that... just touch a soft spot in this heart of mine. That does it! I can't let you go alone! I, Sushie, will be by your side until the end!”
- —Sushie,Paper Mario
Sushie isMario's seventh party member inPaper Mario. She is aCheep Cheep residing inYoshi's Village onLavalava Island.
Her pause menu description states that she "loves romantic stories and cries at the drop of a fin", implying that she is very sensitive and soft-hearted. However, according to theYoshi children, she is very bossy. Her name is based on a combination of the common name of "Susie" andsushi. While she is a member of the Cheep Cheep species, Sushie looks very similar to aSpray Fish and her default moveSquirt may have been inspired by it as well.
History[edit]
Paper Mario series[edit]
Paper Mario[edit]
AtLavalava Island, Mario entersYoshi's Village and sees Sushie watching over theFearsome 5, a group ofyoung Yoshis, as their babysitter. She thinks they are planning to do something dangerous, but cannot prove it. Once Mario returns to the village after visiting the entrance of the volcano, he finds that the Fearsome 5 are missing. A Yoshi tells him that Sushie chased after them into theJade Jungle. As Mario enters the jungle, Sushie calls for his help from atop a tree. After he uses hishammer to knock her out of the tree, he tells Sushie that he is looking for the Yoshis as well. Sushie decides to team up with him to look for the Yoshis together.
When Sushie hears that Mario is going toMt. Lavalava, she scolds him for planning to go to such a dangerous location. In response, Mario tells Sushie about his quest to savePrincess Peach. Sushie says it is a very romantic story and joins the party. During the fight withLava Piranha, Sushie's water attacks are quite helpful. Sushie's out-of-battle ability allows Mario to ride on her back to traverse bodies ofwater and dive to collect items and avoid obstacles. This ability can only be used while standing onwooden docks, and Mario and Sushie must return to the same wooden dock or find a different one in order to stop swimming.
Sushie has a daughter namedSashimie. During the game, Sashimie sends her mother aletter, stating that she is going to have a baby, meaning Sushie will soon be a grandmother. There is another letter to Sushie fromRaphael the Raven at theToad Town Post Office. In the ending, Sushie reads a letter inviting her to the party atPeach's Castle. When two of the Yoshi kids run by, she yells at them. At the party, Peach thanks Mario and his party members for bringing peace back to the kingdom. During the credits, Sushie hops around on theStar Ship.
Duplighosts andLee can transform into Sushie along with Mario's other partners, in which case her name appears as "Sushie???"
Super Paper Mario[edit]
InSuper Paper Mario, Sushie appears as aCatch Card found on the eightieth floor of theFlopside Pit of 100 Trials, as well as on a photo in Mario's house. Unlike the other partners fromPaper Mario andPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, Sushie does not have any sprite data in the game.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch)[edit]
Exclusive to theNintendo Switch version ofPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, a photograph featuring Bombette, alongside the otherPaper Mario partners, can be seen in theMario Bros.' House.
Super Mario-kun[edit]
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Sushie makes an appearance inSuper Mario-kun specifically, the issues with aPaper Mario arc. She follows the role she has in the game the issue is based on.
Unused appearances[edit]
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door[edit]
Like the otherPaper Mario partners, Sushie wasoriginally going to appear with updated sprites in the sequel,Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. In the final game, onlyParakarry andBow re-appear.
Profiles and statistics[edit]
Paper Mario[edit]
- Tattle:She's a Cheep Cheep. Her name is Sushie. She's sort of meddlesome. At least that's what theYoshikids say. According to them, she tries to control their lives. I think she's just trying to take care of them, but she doesn't seem to be succeeding."
- In-game bio:Sushie's a kindly Cheep Cheep who worries about everyone. She loves romantic stories and cries at the drop of a fin. Press
once to ride the waves, again to dive below the surface. Sushie's specialty is the water attack. - Player's Guide:Adapting to life out of water, the hapless Cheep Cheep, Sushie, has made a place for herself among the Yoshis on Lavalava Island. For the greater good of the Mushroom Kingdom, she'll take leave of the island to join your team. She can give you a ride when the situation calls for a swimmer.[1]
The following is Sushie's attacks and stats:
| Attack | Flower Points Needed | Effect | Action Command | Attack Power | Move Ranks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belly Flop | None | Hops on one enemy. | Hold the to the left until the red star lights up. | Base Rank: 1/3 Super Rank: 2/4 Ultra Rank: 3/5 | Base Rank |
| Squirt | 3 | Shoots water at one enemy. | Press and release alternately to fill the gauge, but don't let it overflow! | Base Rank: 3-5 Super Rank: 3-6 Ultra Rank: 3-7 | Base Rank |
| Water Block | 3 | Boosts Mario's defense for a few turns. | Press as the red stars light up. | N/A | Super Rank |
| Tidal Wave | 6 | Launches water attacks against all enemies | Press, and as shown on the screen. | Ultra Rank: 0-14 (expected damage is 6) | Ultra Rank |
Values in bold are for perfectly executed action commands.
Super Paper Mario[edit]
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Gallery[edit]
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Sushie's portrait from theNintendo Switch version ofPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
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Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | おプク[?] Opuku | From「おばさん」(obasan, "aunt") and「プクプク」(Pukupuku, "Cheep Cheep") | |
| Chinese | 苏莎阿姨[?] Sūshā āyí | Aunt Susa | |
| French | Sushie[?] | - | |
| German | Sushie[?] | - | |
| Italian | Sushie[2] | - | |
| Korean | 아줌뽀꾸[3] Ajumppokku | Combination of "아줌마" (ajumma, "aunt") and "뽀꾸뽀꾸" (Ppokku-ppokku, "Cheep Cheep") | |
| Spanish | Sushi[?] | - |
References[edit]
- ^Averill, Alan, Jason Leung, and Jennifer Villarreal (2001).Paper Mario Official Nintendo Player's Guide.Nintendo of America (American English). ISBN1-930206-07-0. Page 15.
- ^Catch Card name. Found inSuper Paper Mario datamine in
msg/IT/global.textasename_360. - ^Catch Card name. Found inSuper Paper Mario datamine in
msg/KR/global.textasename_360.
